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Aug- 2018 -6 August
Footfall drops in July as customers avoid high street in heatwave
The heatwave drew customers away from the high street in July, as footfall fell by 10.8% compared with the same…
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3 August
Retail salaries hit a five-month high but majority still feel underpaid
Average salaries for retail roles hit a five-month high in July, as pay increased by 1.1% month-on-month according to new…
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3 August
Selfridges open ‘Christmas Shop’ four months before the festive period
Selfridges has opened its ‘Christmas Shop’ four months before the festive period, with the department store claiming the decision was…
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2 August
Scotland sees ‘disappointing’ retail sales rise
Scottish government figures have found that retail sales in the country have risen by 0.3% between April and June compared…
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1 August
C.banner pulls out of House of Fraser rescue
C.banner has pulled out its House of Fraser rescue deal worth £150m due to a dive in its share price.…
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1 August
Zara unveils new delivery plans to compete with Asos and Boohoo
Zara has announced new delivery plans in order to compete with Asos and Boohoo, the new plans will see it…
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1 August
Next sales grow 2.8% but shares slump
Next’s shares slumped 6% in early trading, despite the retailer reporting sales growth of 2.8% – boosted by the hot…
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Jul- 2018 -31 July
Games Workshop sees profit increase of £32m
Games Workshop has announced a pre-tax profit rise from £38.4m in the previous financial year to £74.5m in 2018. The…
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30 July
Starbucks launches 5p cup charge in UK
Starbucks is rolling out a 5p paper cup charge in all 950 UK stores, following a three-month trial in London.…
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30 July
Marks and Spencer partners with Decoded to launch ‘Data Academy’ for staff
Marks and Spencer has announced it has partnered with technology specialists Decoded to create the world’s first ‘Data Academy’ in…
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